Phoenix's behavioral health sector registered 31 total providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, with 17 new enrollments this week. This activity contributed 0% to the national weekly total, indicating a localized rather than widespread influx of new registrations. The additions include 29 individual practitioners and 2 organizations, suggesting steady, organic growth within the city's behavioral health landscape.
ABA Credential Mix
Among individual practitioners, the data reveals a significant presence of direct-service ABA professionals. There is 1 BCBA and 15 RBTs. These credential counts are not mutually exclusive, though no providers in this update hold both BCBA and RBT credentials. The ratio of one BCBA to fifteen RBTs highlights a substantial need for increased supervisory capacity, which is critical for maintaining the quality and efficacy of ABA services. Beyond ABA, the update also includes a diverse mix of other behavioral health professionals, such as 2 Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), 2 Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), 2 Speech-Language Pathologists, and additional specialists like an EDD, LAC, and LMSW.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in Phoenix is predominantly female, with 22 female providers accounting for 76% of the total, while 7 male providers constitute 24%. No major multi-state ABA chains or notable organizations appeared multiple times in this week's update, and no city counts were inflated by corporate HQ registrations, suggesting the data accurately reflects local provider distribution. This week's data points to a growing direct-care ABA workforce in Phoenix, though the low BCBA-to-RBT ratio suggests that increasing supervisory roles will be crucial for scaling access to comprehensive ABA therapy.
